The Encyclopedia Of Nutrition And Good Health - N pot

... sugar— ribose in RNA and deoxyribose in DNA. RNA and DNA contain four nitrogen-containing ring com- pounds. Three of these are identical: ADENINE, GUA - NINE , and cytosine. In addition, RNA contains uracil, ... Among the many responsibilities of the NRC is the development and evaluation of nutrient stan- dards for good health. In 1941, the Food and Nutrition...

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... initial breast- feeding may enhance the return of the mother’s uterus and body to the nonpregnant state. Breast-feeding offers many advantages. Bonding between mother and child is strengthened ... as a nutritional yeast when grown in the presence of VITAMIN B 12 and other nutrients. This yeast is an excellent source of PROTEIN, B COMPLEX, IRON, and other nu- trients, i...

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... tall, grows on the tundra and the rocky and sandy slopes of Europe, Asia, and Amer- ica. The plant has slender, cylindrical, yellow-green branches and underground runners and bears poi- sonous, fleshy ... TYROSINE by the inner portion of the adrenal gland. Epinephrine synthesis requires many nutrients in addition to tyrosine: COPPER, IRON, VITAMIN C, VITAMIN B 6 , VIT...

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... fortification The addition of nutrients to foods without the intention of replacing nutrients lost in preparation. The added nutrient may or may not have been present in the original food. If nor- mally ... Energy Intake and Macronutrient Selection in Non-insulin Dependent Diabetic Patients,” Interna- 5-hydroxytryptophan 267 Salmonellosis The bacterium SALMONELLA can contaminat...

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... reduction. Onions also seem to lower blood CHOLESTEROL by helping to block cholesterol syn- thesis. Onions and garlic contain a variety of pun- gent, sulfur-containing compounds. One of these onion ... bingeing and purging. There are no dues, and participation is voluntary. It is run entirely by volunteers. Members of OA focus on getting control of their own lives and identify...

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... (DHEA), andro- stenedione (“andro”), 19-norandrostenedione, and 19-norandrostenediol. The bodybuilding attributes credited to andro- stenediol and related prohormones have not been substantiated by ... compelling evidence that aflatoxin consumption in the low amounts usually encountered in Western nations causes cancer. In regions of Africa where peanut con- sumption and consequent...

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... prevent discoloration of fruit and antioxidant 39 weakness, personality and mood swings, and numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. If this anemia continues unchecked, nerve damage may be ... against liver and colon cancer in experimental animals, and clinical studies of the effects of selenium supplementation on cancer pre- vention are being carried out. Other v...

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... har- vesting, organic livestock management, and pro- cessing and handling of organic agricultural products • include production and handling requirements, including recommendations by the National Organic ... level of L-carnitine to nurture the infant, and it may be an essential nutrient for the newborn. Carnitine deficiency causes muscle weakness, severe confusion, angina,...

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... Drinking plenty of WATER and eating enough FRUIT, vegetables, and whole grain foods can pre- vent complications by keeping the intestine toned and by keeping material flowing through the intes- tine ... Reference Intakes (DRI) The most re- cent set of dietary recommendations established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine. They update and...

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... support the spleen, an organ that filters and cleans the blood. Berberine-containing plants are not recommended during pregnancy, and con- sumption of large amounts can block the utiliza- tion of B ... such as VITA- MIN C, NIACIN, and PANTOTHENIC ACID and the trace minerals MANGANESE, COPPER, IRON, and ZINC func- tion as enzyme helpers in the process. It is impor- tant...

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